Culture & Heritage 12 Nights / 13 Days
1st Day: Delhi Arrival
Upon arrival at Delhi airport you will be received with a warm welcome and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
2nd Day: Delhi – Jodhpur
Morning after breakfast proceed Delhi airport to catch flight Jodhpur. Jodhpur (the blue city) the great Indian desert, sites on sand stone hill surrounded by a strong wall, approximately 6 miles long with 7 entry gates. The city was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. Upon arrival check in hotel. After some rest visit the magnificent, modern 20th century palace, the Umaid Bhawan palace museum. Later in evening stroll around local bazaar and visit the famous clock tower situated in middle of the colourful bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
3rd Day: Jodhpur – Kumbhalgarh
Morning visit the impressive Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada cenotaph, the royal cremation site and then proceed to Kumbhalgarh en route visit the famous Ranakpur Jain temple of 14th century. These temples are known for beautiful carving and architecture. Ranakpur Jain Temple were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century AD. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and appropriate domes supported by over four hundred columns. There are 1,444 columns in all, which are intricately carved. Later on drive to Khumbhalgarh. Overnight at hotel.
4th Day: Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur
Morning visit the Kumbahlgarh Fort - Kumbhalgarh stands a wary sentinel to the past. The massive fort, encompassed by a 36-km long wall, has seven majestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other.The most picturesque of the palaces is the 'Badal Mahal 'or the palace of the cloud. The palace has got its name for being the highest of all the structures. It offers a bird's eye view of the countryside surrounding the fort as well as of other ruins within the fort. Later in afternoon drive to Udaipur (the lake city). Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay.
5th Day: Udaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast enjoy the city tour of Udaipur – the beautiful 16th century city is considered to be the most romantic spot in India. Visit city palace, here you will see rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion- ki- Bari (royal maid garden), the jagdish Temple and the local folk museum. Overnight at hotel.
6th Day: Udaipur – Bundi
Morning after breakfast proceed to Bundi en route visit Chittorgarh fort – one of the largest fort of Rajasthan built in 8th century. Later on proceed to Bundi, upon arrival check into your hotel for overnight stay. In evening stroll around the local bazaar of Bundi & visit step well of Bundi (queen’s step well). Overnight stay at hotel.
7th Day: Bundi – Pushkar
Morning visit Bundi Palace, this magnificent palace is a fine example of the rajput architecture, housing some of the superb Bundi murals paintings. Late on leave for Pushkar, it is one of the most respected place for Hindus and referred as Tirth Raj or the king among places of pilgrimage. The town is situated around the beautiful Lake where people come to take a dip with deep religious faith rooted in their hearts. Upon arrival check into the hotel and later on visit the Pushkar Town, the colorful market of Pushkar and enjoy sun set at Pushkar Lake. Overnight at hotel.
8th Day: Pushkar – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast visit the only Brahma temple of Pushkar and later on proceed to Jaipur called the Pink City. Jaipur is named after its founder, the warrior and astronomer sovereign, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Afternoon enjoy your free time or walk around the colorful local bazaar of Pink city. Overnight stay at hotel.
9th Day: Jaipur Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast enjoy half-day excursion to Amber fort with Elephant Ride (subject to availability). Enjoy the sights of the Shish Mahal, built in the 17th century a perfect blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture will surely hypnotize you. Also see the hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace who had 12 queens. Later on visit the city palace Museum, the royal residence and Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory). Overnight stay at hotel.
10th Day:Jaipur – Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra, en route visit to ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri built in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Here you can visit the complex built for the Akbar’s Hindu wife called Jodha Bai Palace. Mariyam Palace and Panch Mahal. Visit the famous Dargah with the highest entrance gate in Asia. Upon arrival in Agra – the Mughal city check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
11th Day: Agra – Delhi
Early morning at sunrise visit Taj Mahal – the monument of love, which was built in 1630 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Back to hotel and after breakfast visit the Red Fort of Agra built by the Mughals in 16th century.
Later on proceed to Delhi. Upon arrival check into the hotel for overnight stay or drop off at international airport for further flight.